The August heat may be keeping your family indoors this month, but you can keep the summer fun full steam ahead until school begins by visiting the LEGO Travel Adventure exhibit inside the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum.
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Recycle Reef at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Turn trash to treasure at the Perot Museum’s new exhibit, where visitors can add their own handmade sea creatures to the elaborate cardboard scene.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau of Engraving and Printing – Western Currency Facility 9000 Blue Mound Rd., Fort Worth 817/231-4000 www.bep.gov/fortworthtxtours.html Hours: The Tour…
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
For an affordable family staycation this summer, take a break from your neighborhood park or fishing hole and venture farther out to Ray Roberts Lake State Park, just north of DFW, for a boatload of recreational potential.
Log Cabin Village
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Frisco Discovery Center
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George W. Bush Presidential Center
Visit the new George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU for a unique history lesson about the tenure of our 43rd president.
Going Coastal
Though it’s located just a stone’s throw from one of the state’s biggest cities (Houston), Kemah has kept a pretty…
Botanical Research Institute of Texas
5 sunny reasons to take your family to the Botanical Research Institute of Texas for a morning or afternoon of educational fun.
Swimming Lessons for Special Needs
Children with special needs find freedom in the water
Washington, D.C.
Home to the center of America’s government, the capitol city boasts plenty of learning (and fun!) for the whole family.
Mommy and Baby’s Day Out Destinations in Dallas-Fort Worth
Visit these DFW-area destinations for stimulating activities that are both adventurous and comfortable, including smelling fragrant flowers and petting animals on dry land and in the water.
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center
Take the kids to In-Sync to visit the exotic and native cats, including leopards, lynxes, bobcats, servals and a Brazilian ocelot, for a decidedly unzoo-like experience.
Latino Cultural Center
Discover Latino culture through children’s programming, exhibits, performances and films in this part-art, part-theater space.
Stockyards Station
Discover why 2.5 million visitors annually flock to Stockyards Station, the historic district that once saw more than 160 million head of livestock and is now home to museums, rodeos and restaurants, all within walking distance.
Environmental Education Center
Go green and learn about the natural world at the Environmental Education Center in Plano, home of the kid-friendly Nature Explore Garden.
Nasher Sculpture Center
Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center in the Dallas Arts District for a dose of modern sculpture plus hands-on demonstrations for the kids.
African American Museum at Fair Park
The African American Museum has one of the largest collections of African-American folk art in the United States, as well as African-American fine art, African art, historical magazines and community archives.
Family Fitness
When exercise becomes part of the family culture, everyone wins. There are several tips to keep in mind when it comes to…
Explore the Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas
The Crow Collection offers opportunities for local families to sample other cultures.